MORRISON, Colo. – Steve Torrence of Kilgore notched his first No. 1 qualifier of the 2013 season and third of his career on Saturday during the final session in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Top Fuel division at Bandimere Speedway.

Torrence, driving his Capco Contractors dragster recorded an impressive run clocked at 3.880 seconds at 319.60 mph. His pass broke the track speed record during the final qualifying session.

“We’ve been struggling this season,” Torrence said. “The track came around to us tonight. It made it to the end and I wasn’t expected to run that quick. I’m really happy. Maybe we’re turning that corner and car is going to start doing better. It is pretty cool to have your name on the top of the list when you come to Bandimere.”